Free Events & Activities in South Houston, TX

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Houston’s Taste of Latin American Food

In 6 days · Apr 26 – Apr 27 · Karbach Brewing Co. · 2032 Karbach St., Houston, TX

"John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

In 4 days · Apr 24 – Oct 13 · The Menil Collection · 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX

Crosby-Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library

Crosby-Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library · 135 Hare Rd, Crosby, TX

Library Program in Crosby, TX

Jazzy Sundays in the Park: Susan Carol

Happening now · Apr 19 – Apr 21 · Buffalo Bayou · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

Wall Drawing Series: Gladys Nilsson

Happening now · Sep 5 – Aug 11 · The Menil Drawing Institute · 1412 West Main St., Houston, TX

Houston Art Car Parade

Houston Art Car Parade · Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019, Houston, TX

Arts Crafts in Houston, TX

Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers and Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole

In 6 days · Apr 26 – Apr 28 · Buffalo Bayou · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

Donald Sultan: New Mimosa Paintings

Happening now · Mar 19 – Apr 26 · McClain Gallery · 2242 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX

"The Gift of Drawing: Cy Twombly"

Happening now · Mar 27 – Aug 11 · The Menil Collection · 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX

Great Age on the Green

In 4 days · Apr 24 – Apr 25 · Discovery Green · 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX

Live Jazz Music at Sherwood

Mon, Apr 20, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Live Jazz Music at Terryberry

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 24, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Off the Wall: Yifan Jiang

Happening now · Sep 19 – Sep 5 · Moody Center for The Arts · 6100 Main St., Houston, TX

Hand Sewing Class

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · La Porte Branch Library · 600 South Broadway Street, La Porte, TX · Ages 18+

Noon Hour Concert: Jazz Appreciation Month

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 24, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Afterschool Kids STEM: Oil Spill Experiment

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library · 135 Hare Road, Crosby, TX

Butterfly Embroidery Craft

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Parker Williams Branch Library · 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Houston, TX

Make and Create - Weaving with a Cardboard Loom

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 25, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Make and Create - Spring Things

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Baby Bouncer

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 22, 3:15 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library · 930 Corbindale Road, Houston, TX · Ages Up to 5

Monarch Student Art Exhibit

Happening now · Apr 1 – May 6 · The Glassell School of Art · 5101 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX

Create for Kids Hamilton Crafts

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 18+

The Yarn Society

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · South Houston Branch Library · 607 Avenue A, South Houston, TX

Discover Free Tech Training & Career Pathways with Per Scholas

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 10:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · South Houston Branch Library · 607 Avenue A, South Houston, TX

Escape the Summer: The Missing Bigfoot Mystery!

Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library · 135 Hare Road, Crosby, TX · Ages 9+

Teen-Tween Space

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 7:45 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Galena Park Branch Library · 1500 Keene Street, Galena Park, TX · Ages 10–17

Creativity Corner

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Galena Park Branch Library · 1500 Keene Street, Galena Park, TX

Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival

Oct 17 – Oct 19 · Discovery Green · 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show

Sat, Jun 27, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

Baddlands Fest Houston

May 30 – Jun 1 · Sawyer Yards · 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX

Summer Book and Movie Sale! Hosted by the Friends of the Library!

In 3 weeks · May 14 – May 16 · Jacinto City Branch Library · 921 Akron Street, Houston, TX

Puppet Players Present at Barbara Bush

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX

Montrose Art Party

In 1 week · May 2 – May 4 · Art League Houston · 1953 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX

Abstract Art Workshop

Mon, Jun 1, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Bark for Books with St. John's Ambulance

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 12, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 18+

Queer Parent Meet Up x All Out Collective

Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Career and College Help | Ayuda para busca de Empleo o Carreras

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 14, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty and Influence People

May 22 – May 23 · Contemporary Arts Museum Houston · 5216 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX

Freeman Page Turners Book Club:

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 18, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX · Ages 18+

Information Table - Women's Education and Rural Support

Mon, May 25, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

John O'Bryant Magic Show

Tue, Jul 21, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

Books and Brews Book Club - Dundas

Mon, Jun 1, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Books and Brews Book Club - Central

In 3 weeks · Mon, May 11, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Books and Brews Book Club - Parkdale

Tue, Jun 30, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Jun 16 – Jul 6 · Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center · 501 Texas Ave,, Houston, TX · Ages 12+